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Donate to PRO!May 29, 2026
7th Annual World Parkinson’s Congress Key Takeaways
At the 7th Annual World Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix last week, global research and lifestyle leaders presented the latest advancements in Parkinson’s pathology and...
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May 27, 2026
Meet The PRO Team: Dana Rascon
It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. This month, meet Dana Rascon. 1. Describe...
May 27, 2026
New Research Identifies a Potential Target for Slowing Parkinson’s Progression
Scientists may have uncovered an important new pathway involved in the progression of Parkinson’s — one that could eventually lead to treatments designed not...
May 27, 2026
Allergies and Parkinson’s: New Research Explores a Possible Connection
Emerging research published in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease is shedding new light on a possible connection between allergies and the risk of developing...
March 31, 2026
SYNGENTA TO STOP PRODUCING PARAQUAT AMID ONGOING PARKINSON'S CONCERNS
Agricultural chemical manufacturer Syngenta has announced it will stop producing its paraquat-based weed killer by the end of June, marking a significant development in...
March 31, 2026
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH: SHINING A LIGHT ON PARKINSON'S
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Parkinson’s, honoring those living with Parkinson’s, and supporting the families and caregivers...
February 27, 2026
NEUROLOGIST SHARES 5 EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON'S, SAYS DON'T DISMISS STIFFNESS AND SLOW MOVEMENTS AS AGEING SYMPTOMS
t is common for people to attribute stiffness, slower movements, or reduced balance to “just getting older,” to see these changes as part of...
February 27, 2026
PARKINSON'S-RELATED WEIGHT LOSS REFLECTS A FAILURE OF THE BODY'S ENERGY-PRODUCING PATHWAYS
Weight loss is a well-recognized but poorly understood non-motor feature of Parkinson's disease (PD). Many patients progressively lose weight as the disease advances, often...
January 30, 2026
PAIN IN PARKINSON’S: AN OVERLOOKED SYMPTOM?
Australians living with Parkinson’s disease are battling chronic pain at alarming rates, with a new study showing they are nearly three times more likely...
January 30, 2026
STUDY FINDS UNTREATED SLEEP APNEA DOUBLES PARKINSON’S RISK
Treating sleep apnea with CPAP may offer unexpected protection against Parkinson’s. New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea face a...
January 30, 2026
BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH MAY TRIGGER PARKINSON'S DISEASE RISK: STUDY
Oral bacteria, once colonised in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson's disease, according to a study. Researchers from the...
January 30, 2026
WHAT YOUR STEP COUNT MAY REVEAL ABOUT BRAIN HEALTH
Most of us think of step counts as a simple fitness metric—a gentle nudge from a smartwatch reminding us to move more. But emerging...
December 29, 2025
ROOMMATES 31 YEARS APART IN AGE FREE ONE ANOTHER FROM HIDING PARKINSON'S
Roommates Li Jiang and Elaine Jongsma are 31 years apart in age, but they have much in common. They love debriefing after first dates, lingering...
December 29, 2025
PARKINSON’S TODAY SYMPOSIUM
February 7, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM UCR Riverside Palm Desert Center Building on last year’s sold-out success, the 2026 event expands access to expert Parkinson’s...
November 28, 2025
HOW TO MODIFY YOUR HOME FOR LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S
These simple changes improve your home’s accessibility and safety, so you can stay independent. While a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis is life-changing, it doesn’t have...
